Missouri State University Libraries

Springfield, MO

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.  Missouri State University Libraries.  Assistant
Professor, tenure-track, 12-mo. position.  Minimum salary $42,000,
excellent benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Works collaboratively with several individuals and
groups both within and beyond the Libraries in managing acquisitions and
serials functions in the Libraries' Innovative Interfaces library
management system; in managing electronic resource licensing and rights;
and in collecting and organizing library materials assessment data. Must
meet Department of Library Science faculty requirements for
librarianship, scholarship, and service. Reports to the Head of
Collection Development and Acquisitions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited program. Experience with and knowledge of library
materials acquisitions processes; experience with and knowledge of an
integrated library management system; effective oral and written
communications skills; ability to work in a collaborative manner with a
diverse clientele within the Libraries and the University community.
Preferred: Experience in acquisitions, serials, or collection
development in an academic library. Experience with and knowledge of
electronic resource licensing and management. Systems and/or cataloging
background. Experience with library related utilities such as OCLC.
Experience with general software tools such as Excel or Access.

First consideration of applicants begins September 1, 2008 and continues
until position is filled.  For a complete position description and
application guidelines, please see:
http://apps.missouristate.edu/provost/academicopenings/

EO/AA.    Employment will require a criminal background check at
University Expense.

Send a letter of application, vitae, names and contact information of
3-5 professional reference to:

Lynn S. Cline

Head, Collection Development & Acquisitions

Missouri State University Libraries

901 S. National Avenue

Springfield, MO 65897

voice: (417)-836-4658

FAX: (417)-836-4764

e-mail: Lynncline@missouristate.edu